News Releases

Nouveau bâtiment des services d’urgence pour les résidants de Hay River

Le projet est terminé, grâce aux contributions des gouvernements fédéral et provincial

Hay River, le 23 mai 2014 – Les représentants gouvernementaux et les résidants se sont réunis aujourd’hui pour célébrer l’amélioration des services d’urgence lors de l’inauguration officielle du bâtiment des services d’urgence de Hay River.

NWT Diamond Centre celebrates grand opening in Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE (May 22, 2014) – The grand opening of the NWT Diamond Centre takes place today in Yellowknife, the Diamond Capital of North America™. The Centre, owned and operated by Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd., is an added draw for tourists interested in seeing the journey diamonds make from mine to market. Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay was in attendance for the opening.

Campaign Promotes Water Safety in NWT Territorial Park Beaches

YELLOWKNIFE (May 21, 2014) – The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) has launched a new campaign to keep water safety top of mind at beaches in territorial parks for Northwest Territories’ residents and visitors.

“We have beautiful beaches in the NWT and I know everyone is looking forward to enjoying them,” said Minister of ITI David Ramsay. “This campaign is a reminder that people can have fun while being safety-conscious. We are encouraging people to have an open discussion with their children about water safety at home and at school.” 

GNWT Welcomes Legislation to Establish Nááts’ihch’oh National Park Reserve

YELLOWKNIFE (May 15, 2014) – Premier Bob McLeod welcomed the introduction of Bill S-5 yesterday, which will formally establish the Nááts’ihch’oh National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories’ Sahtu Region.

The new national park reserve is the result of almost a decade of planning between the Government of the Northwest Territories, the Sahtu Dene and Métis and the governments of Canada and Yukon. It is an area of spiritual and cultural significance to the people of the Tulita district and an important calving ground for mountain caribou.

Outstanding Volunteers for 2014 Honoured

YELLOWKNIFE (May 13, 2014) – Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Robert C. McLeod recognized Northwest Territories (NWT) volunteers at the 2014 Outstanding Volunteer Award ceremony in Inuvik on May 9, 2014. These annual awards provide an opportunity to recognize volunteers and volunteer organizations for their outstanding contributions in communities across the territory.

DOT Expands Online Services

YELLOWKNIFE (May 9, 2014) – Minister of Transportation Tom Beaulieu announced today that drivers, commercial carriers and organizations in the NWT can now access several new online driver and motor vehicle services.

Through the Department of Transportation (DOT) online driver and motor vehicle services, NWT residents can now:

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